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Hindu American Foundation Challenges Caste Discrimination Allegations in Court

Washington, April 9: The Hindu American Foundation (HAF) has approached a U.S. appellate court, arguing that Californias civil rights regulatory

Pawan Khera moves Telangana High Court

Khera allegedly made statements accusing the Assam Chief Ministers wife had three passports

Kerala Assembly elections: Pinarayi Vijayan says confident of bigger LDF win

CM said Kerala is on a strong path towards becoming a developed State, with achievements across sectors that must continue uninterrupted

Assam HSLC Class 10th result 2026 date and time: Check expected release timeline and steps to download scorecard at sebaonline.org

The Secondary Education Board, Assam, will announce the Assam Class 10 Results 2026 on April 10, 2026. Students can check their scores and downlo

Trump Considers NATO Withdrawal Amid Rising Tensions with Iran

Washington, April 9: Tensions are escalating between NATO and the United States amid ongoing conflicts with Iran. The U.S. governments actions ag

Ketamine Queen Gets 15 Years in Prison for Selling Matthew Perry Drugs That Killed Him

You're going to have to show some epic resilience, Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett said to Jasveen Sangha, echoing the defendant's words earlier in

Imtiaz Ali Celebrates Success of Dhurandhar as Audiences Flock to Theaters

Mumbai, April 9: Aditya Dhars spy thriller film Dhurandhar is making waves, captivating audiences since its release. The film has drawn viewers b

Kerala Elections 2026: From CM Pinarayi, Suresh Gopi to Mohanlal cast votes at respective booths as polling begins

Youth Stabbed to Death, Family Protests Outside Mortuary

Udaipur, April 9 (Udaipur Kiran): A 26-year-old man was stabbed to death late Tuesday night in the Ghantaghar police station area of Udaipur, lea

Monthly Kalashtami: A Special Day for Worshiping Kalabhairav, Note the Auspicious and Inauspicious Times

New Delhi, April 9: In Sanatan Dharma, the Panchang holds significant importance. The five componentsconstellation, day, date, Karan, and Yogadet

UdaipurBari Sadri Bus Service Resumes After 10 Years

Udaipur, April 9 (Udaipur Kiran): In a major relief for commuters, the Rajasthan Roadways bus service between Udaipur and Badi Sadri has resumed

PM Modi appeals to people of Assam, Kerala, Puducherry to vote in large numbers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens in Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry to vote in large numbers during the ongoing assembly elections. He s

Pakistans return: Mediator or West Asia asset?

Across India and among South Asia watchers, Pakistans role has been met with a mix of surprise and unease, with sentiments that are increasingly

Odisha to Offer 5-kg LPG Cylinders at Petrol Pumps

Under the new system, consumers will be able to purchase 5-kg cylinders at petrol pumps by presenting a valid identification card

North Korea says its latest weapons tests included missiles with cluster-bomb warheads

North Korea said its latest three-day weapons tests included new systems such as ballistic missiles with cluster-bomb warheads, anti-aircraft wea

Mallikarjun Kharge urges people of Kerala to vote for govt that listens, cares and delivers

As Kerala heads to the polls, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge urged voters to elect a government that listens, cares, and delivers, emphasi

Pakistan Faces Economic Challenges Amid Rising Debt and Weak Growth Prospects

Washington, April 9: Pakistan is grappling with increasing debt pressures, weak growth prospects, and persistent structural vulnerabilities. Acco

Power Cut in Udaipur from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM

Udaipur, April 9 (Udaipur Kiran): A scheduled power shutdown will take place in parts of Udaipur on Thursday from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm due to maint

Tripura bypoll: Voting begins for Dharmanagar Assembly seat

The bypoll was necessitated following the death of Assembly speaker Biswa Bandhu Sen of the BJP

BJP Eyes Assam Hat-Trick, Three-Way Contest In Kerala High-Stake Polls

Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry kickstarted the 2026 election cycle this morning. The BJP is bidding for an Assam hat-trick, while Kerala's Left fr

Pune Doctor, 75, Loses Over Rs 12 Crore In Online Trading Scam

A Pune doctor lost Rs 12.31 crore in an online share trading scam involving a fake app and WhatsApp group.

Women Turn Out in Large Numbers at Polling Stations in Assam, First-Time Voters Demand Development

Dispur, April 9: Voting is underway in Assam for the assembly elections, and there is a noticeable enthusiasm among voters since morning. Scenes

West Bengal polls: 150 additional CAPF, state police companies to be deployed for elecitons

The Union Home Ministry has ordered 150 more companies of security forces for West Bengal Assembly elections, taking total deployment to about 2,

Nagaland: Voting for Koridang Assembly bypoll begins amid tight security

Six candidates are in the fray for the Assembly bypoll necessitated by the death of sitting BJP MLA Imkong L. Imchen

Karnataka 2nd PUC Result 2026 Time: When will KSEAB 2nd PUC result 2026 be released and how to check on kseab.karnataka.gov.in?

Karnataka 2nd PUC results are scheduled for announcement today, April 9, 2026, at 3 PM by the KSEAB. Students can check their scores online via k

Bangladeshs Economic Growth Expected to Accelerate Post-Recession

Washington, April 9: The World Bank has projected a gradual recovery for Bangladeshs economy following a recession, supported by improvements in

2 killed in plane crash at small airport in Arizona

Two people died after a plane went off the runway and caught fire at a small airport in Marana, Arizona. No other injuries or aircraft were invol

Puducherry elections 2026: Robot Nila greets voters as tight NDACongress battle unfolds

Puducherry's assembly elections commenced today with an innovative touch as a robot named 'Nila' greeted voters. Approximately 9.5 lakh electors

PM Modi Urges High Voter Turnout in 3 Key State Polls

He also did special appeal to youth and women to play an active role in shaping the future of their states.

Nepali Man Makes Indian Tourists Clean Gutka Spit From Street, Video Sparks Debate

Many social media users, including those from India, praised the Nepali man for holding the tourists accountable on the spot rather than ignoring

PM Modi to sharpen BJP's Bengal campaign with three poll rallies on Thursday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold three rallies in West Bengal on Thursday, visiting Haldia, Asansol, and Suri to intensify the BJP's campai

Pakistani national pleads guilty for attempting to target Jewish centre in New York

A Pakistani national, Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, has pleaded guilty to plotting a mass shooting at a Jewish center in Brooklyn. Khan, also known as S

Strong Domestic Demand and Service Sector Propel Indias Economy

Washington, April 9: Indias economy is advancing rapidly, driven by robust domestic demand, resilience in service exports, and ongoing reforms. T

BJP, the known unknown in Kerala 2026

If the voting gets polarised on the singular question of whether to give Pinarayi Vijayan a third consecutive term, the saffron party could be ma

BJP to Unveil West Bengal Manifesto on April 10

The manifesto is expected to address various sections of society, with a special focus on women, farmers, and youth

Gujarat Titans Secure First Win in IPL 2026, Climb to Sixth Place

New Delhi, April 9: The 14th match of IPL 2026 took place on Wednesday at the Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium, featuring Gujarat Titans (GT) against

JEE Main 2026 Session 2 Result Timeline Announced By NTA, Check Details

NTA has released the JEE Main 2026 Session 2 schedule with key dates for question paper release, answer key, and result declaration.

Nagaland Bypoll: 6 Candidates To Fight For Koridang Assembly Seat

Nagaland Bypoll 2026: Koridang assembly bypoll begins with heightened security after recent election violence.

Gill Goes Unfiltered On Miller's Single Refusal, Reveals What GT Planned Next

Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill shared his honest reaction on David Miller's refusal to take a single on the penultimate delivery of the matc

White House Leak? How Traders Made Big Profits On Trump's Ceasefire Post

Such bets have repeatedly raised questions from the public as well as members of Congress about whether some traders are using inside information

Assembly Elections 2026: Voting Underway in Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry

New Delhi, April 9: Voting for the assembly elections in Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry commenced at 7 AM today. Voters are casting their ballots

Ketamine Queen: The Indian-Origin Dealer Jailed For Matthew Perry's Death

Jasveen Sangha, 42, a dual citizen of the United States and Britain, was jailed on Wednesday for her role in the actor's 2023 overdose death.

Explained: Why Iran War Has Paused But Lebanon Continues To Be A Flashpoint

The fresh violence threatened to scuttle what US Vice President JD Vance called a fragile deal.

Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: List of constituencies voting today, important faces, five factors to watch

Kerala Elections 2026 key candidates: Kerala is holding a crucial Assembly election today, with 2.71 crore voters deciding the fate of the ruling

PM Modi Urges Voters in Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry to Participate Actively in Elections

New Delhi, April 9: Voting for the assembly elections in Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry commenced at 7 AM today. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has

Election 2026 LIVE: Voting Begins In High-Stakes Assam, Kerala, Puducherry Battle

Assembly Elections 2026 Live: Kerala, Assam, Puducherry vote in high-stakes battle today.

Karnataka bypolls: Voting underway in two assembly segments

Voting is happening today for by-elections in Bagalkot and Davanagere South, Karnataka. These polls follow the passing of two Congress MLAs. The

Struggling With Loans? A Step-By-Step Guide On How To Secure 750+ CIBIL Score

A high score signals lower risk to lenders, while a low score suggests a borrower may struggle to meet repayment obligations.

Foreign Secretary Misri reviews defence, trade ties, West Asia with senior U.S. officials

Vikram Misri is on a three-day visit to the U.S.

Disney plans to cut 1,000 jobs, WSJ reports

Walt Disney is set to lay off as many as 1,000 employees in the coming weeks. Many of these job cuts will impact the company's marketing departme

A platform for home chefs; Agritechs post-boom correction

Tocco helps home chefs, especially women, turn their cooking into income. Meanwhile, in the world of agritech there's a structural correction in

Gujarat hosts CWG review team; preparations for 2030 games under focus

The visit began with a meeting between the delegation and Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar, where preparations, execution strategy a

Elevated crude prices to increase imported inflation, widen CAD: Malhotra

Fundamentals of Indian economy remains on stronger footing at current juncture than in previous crisis episodes providing greater resilience to w

Live:Ceasefire is threatened as Israel expands Lebanon strikes and Iran closes strait again

Trump said the U.S. would work with Iran to remove buried enriched uranium, though Iran did not confirm that.

In 1st Polls After Delimitation, BJP Hopes For Third Straight Term In Assam: 10 Points

The battle for 126 seats in Assam comes amid a bitter political row between the ruling BJP and the Opposition Congress over the corruption allega

Forest guard killed in M.P.s Morena as sand mafia tractor runs him over

The tractor-trolley was carrying the sand mined from the Chambal river

RBI keeps repo rate unchanged, predicts 6.9% GDP growth

The RBI kept its policy rate at 5.25% for the second consecutive meeting, citing concerns over elevated crude oil prices and global uncertainties

How VirtueLife makes home physiotherapy actually work

Built from a founders recovery struggle, VirtueLife combines video guidance, clinician tools, and AI-assisted planning to bring structure and acc

GIFT City fund ecosystem expands sharply; capital commitments cross $32 billion

The increase marks nearly a 60-fold jump, reflecting the growing use of the international financial services centre for structuring India-focused

Assembly Elections 2026 Live: Voting begins in Assam, Kerala & Puducherry

As Trump claims victory, Iran emerges bruised but powerful with leverage over Hormuz

A U.S.-Iran ceasefire ends nearly six weeks of war, with President Trump claiming victory. However, analysts warn the truce solidifies Iran's con

Iran misunderstood ceasefire; Lebanon not included in US deal, JD Vance clarifies truce

Telangana Partners with Germanys Lower Saxony on Skilled Workforce

A key area of collaboration includes the exchange of knowledge and best practices in workforce development systems

Opposition questions rejection of notices seeking removal of CEC

Opposition leaders criticized the rejection of their impeachment notices against the Chief Election Commissioner, alleging it strangles the const

Iran-Israel war LIVE: U.S.-Iran truce hangs in balance as war flares in Lebanon

Hezbollah fires rockets at northern Israel on Thursday, citing ceasefire breaches

Kerala goes to polls today with 2.71 crore voters, 883 candidates

The 2026 elections have also drawn attention as it is the first to be held after the SIR of the electoral roll

LIVE: Puducherry to Vote Today for 30 Seats to Elect New Assembly

Puducherry Chief Electoral Officer P. Jawahar said that 110 sector officers have been deployed across 1,099 polling stations

Iran risks ceasefire collapse over Lebanon misunderstanding, says JD Vance; hints truce fallout is Tehrans call

US Vice President JD Vance urged Iran not to let a fragile ceasefire deal collapse over Israel's attacks on Lebanon, stating the truce did not in

Netanyahu says Israel ready to 'return to battle at any moment' against Iran

Prime Minister Netanyahu declared Israel remains prepared to fight Iran if necessary, despite a US-Iran truce. He asserted that Israel has achiev

Blue Tigers to compete in Unity Cup in London

New Delhi, April 8: The Indian mens national football team will participate in the Unity Cup 2026, to be held in London from May 26 to 30. The fo

LIVE: Keralam to Vote Today: 2.6 Cr Voters, 883 Candidates

Kerala Chief Electoral Officer Rathan U. Kelkar stated that approximately 1.46 lakh trained polling personnel will be deployed across all polling

Shami dismissed Abhishek with a new variation: LSG coach

INDIAN PREMIER LEAGUE | RRS YASHASVI JAISWAL HOLDS ORANGE CAP WITH 170 RUNS Kolkata, April 8: The secret behind Mohammed Shami outfoxing Abhishek

Shahs son rejects US regime change claim, says Iran still under same rulers despite war

Reza Pahlavi, son of Iran's ousted shah, stated that Iranians still need to free themselves from their religious rulers, even after a ceasefire b

LIVE: Assam Heads to Polls today as Congress Looks to Reclaim State

In total, more than 2.5 crore voters are eligible to cast their votes in this election, with 722 candidates contesting

Iran's parliament speaker says three key clauses of ceasefire proposal were violated ahead of negotiations

Iran's Parliament speaker, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, stated that three key clauses of a 10-point proposal were violated before upcoming negotiation

Morning Brief Podcast: Two Women Fought to Change India's Maternity Laws... and Succeeded

African Proverb of the Day: The ruin of a nation begins in the homes of its people.

The African Proverb The ruin of a nation begins in the homes of its people highlights how a countrys future is shaped by the values practiced wit

Kane shines as Bayern beat Real Madrid in 1st leg of QF

Madrid, April 8: Harry Kane delivered for Bayern Munich on his return from injury, scoring a goal and helping set up another in his teams 2-1 win

Kerala election 2026 LIVE updates: Polling to commence in 140 constituencies

Over 2.7 crore voters will go to polls across the State, where the elections will be held in a single phase for all 140 constituencies and 883 ca

Game of Thrones actor Michael Patrick passed away at 35 What was his cause of death?

Irish actor Michael Patrick has died at the age of 35 after battling motor neurone disease. Known for his role in Game of Thrones, he was remembe

Havertzs stoppage time goal helps Arsenal pip Sporting Lisbon 1-0

London, April 8: A second straight Champions League semifinal is in sight for Arsenal. Kai Havertz scored in stoppage time on Tuesday to seal a 1

Trump blasts NATO over Iran war, revives Greenland threat after talks with Mark Rutte

President Trump expressed frustration with NATO allies following a meeting with Secretary General Mark Rutte, reiterating his belief they were ab

FIFA opens case against Spanish federation over anti-Muslim chants

ZURICH, April 8: FIFA on Tuesday opened disciplinary proceedings against the Spanish football federation because of anti-Muslim chants made by Sp

Morning Digest: Kerala, Assam and Puducherry to vote in high-stakes polls today; Iran closes Strait of Hormuz after Israeli attacks on Lebanon, and more

Here is a select list of stories to start the day

Nongkseh and Khimusniang to clash in MSL 5 opener

By Our Reporter Shillong, April 8: The Meghalaya Football Association today announced that the opening match of the 5th Meghalaya State League (M

Puducherry election 2026 LIVE: More than 9 lakh voters to decide fate of 294 candidates today

As many as 2,791 policemen and personnel from 30 companies of Central Armed Police Forces are being utilised for security

Vaishnavi, Sahaja power India to 3-0 sweep over NZ in BJK Cup

New Delhi, April 8: Young debutant Vaishnavi Adkar and Sahaja Yamalapalli notched up convincing wins as India bounced back in style, blanking New

These Soil Sakhis in Maharashtras drought prone region are bringing about a quiet revolution

How empowered marginalised women are helping farmers increase their yield in this drought-prone region in Maharashtra. Scientists and farmers bod

India beat Chinese Taipei 3-1

Young Tigresses stay in contention for knockout stage Pathum Thani (Thailand), April 8: The Indian U20 womens team kept alive their hopes of qual

Assembly Elections 2026 LIVE updates: Assam, Kerala and Puducherry go to polls in a single phase today

A key contest among the bypolls is for the Baramati seat which fell vacant after elected MLA and Maharashtra's deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar d